Symbols of Friendship

Friendship is a strong intimate bond between two people. The best kind of people are the ones that come into your life, and make you see the sun where you once saw clouds. The people that believe in you so much that you begin to believe in yourself.

There are many different symbols that express friendship. Love and friendship are the most common emotions that are expressed by symbols. From friendship bracelets to the Claddagh heart these symbols express the love and friendship between two people.

Friendship symbols originate from all over the world and from different cultures.

Here are some of the most popular universal friendship symbols that people have used in the past to signify their true close bond to one another.

Claddagh Heart Friendship Symbol

The Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish ring given as a token of friendship, love, or marriage.

The Claddagh's distinctive design features two hands clasping a heart, and usually surmounted by a crown. The elements of this symbol are often said to correspond to the qualities of love (the heart), friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown). With my two hands I give you my heart, and crown it with my loyalty.

When worn on the right ring finger with the heart pointing to the fingertip, the wearer is free of any attachment.

On the same finger but the other way round, with the heart pointing away from the fingertip, it suggests someone is romantically involved.

When the ring is on the left hand wedding ring finger, it means the person is married or engaged.

Chinese Symbol for Friendship

People often love their friends, so that is why we considered adding this Chinese symbol for friendship.

The artistic nature of Chinese love symbols make them a popular choice for tattoos, especially for women.

Pagan Friendship Symbol

Two hearts linked together are a well known symbol of friendship and love.

This symbol is frequently used in jewellry designs as a way of communicating a deep and long lasting friendship.

It is also a popular design for tattoos.

Celtic Friendship Symbol

The Celtic knot comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, and is a popular design for jewellry.

The Celtic knot is a symbol that expresses the importance of truth and trust between two people.

With no beginning and no end, the Celtic knot symbolizes the spirit of true friendship.

Follow this link for other examples of Celtic love symbols.

Rose Friendship Symbol

Roses have been long used as symbols in a number of societies. Unlike the red rose which has become a very common symbol of love the yellow rose symbolizes friendship.

The giving of bright yellow roses expresses warmth, and a straightforward, uncomplicated love.

The Yellow rose is associated with the warmest of friendships, as well as new beginnings, and get-well wishes

Don't give a girl yellow roses unless you just want a platonic relationship with her!

Buddhist Friendship Symbol

The Buddhist endless knot or eternal knot has several interpretations, one of which is eternal love and friendship.

The endless knot is one of the eight auspicious symbols of Buddhist culture and is known as shrivasta in Sanskrit.

Inukshuk Friendship Symbol

Inukshuks were traditionally used by the Inuit. These men-like stone sculptures were symbols erected as navigational markers to guide the way.

The skill of building an Inukshuk was passed down from one generation to the next, with each Inukshuk having a specific purpose and meaning.

Today, the Inukshuk symbol has become a universal symbol of friendship and are often seen at popular tourist locations.